CinemaCon 2026: Full Schedule, Event Date and What to Expect

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Given how big 2026 is shaping up to be for movies, particularly blockbusters, the anticipation for CinemaCon 2026 couldn’t be higher. The four-day convention, which will be held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, marks the 14th edition of the largest gathering for movie industry professionals.

While plenty of surprises are expected, this piece will focus on the biggest and most likely developments from CinemaCon, which kicks off on April 13. From potential glimpses of some of the most enticing movies to major titans like Disney shedding light on their plans for their biggest IPs, there’s a good reason to be excited about the four-day event.

When is CinemaCon 2026 Happening? Full Schedule Explained

As said before, the convention will commence on April 13 and will continue for four days before concluding on Thursday, April 16 (via CinemaCon).

Here’s an overview of the schedule (All times are in PT):

April 13:

• 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM: Continental Breakfast
• 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Educational Seminars (3 concurrent tracks)
• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:30 PM – 3:15 PM: CinemaCon Film Showcase
• 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Trade Show Networking Reception
• 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Sony Pictures Entertainment Presentation
• 8:45 PM onwards: Opening Night Party

April 14:

• 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Continental Breakfast
• 9:00 AM 11:00 AM: The State of the Industry and NEON Presentation
• 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Trade Show and Suites open
• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
• 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM: Roundtable Discussions on the Trade Show Floor
• 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Warner Bros. Pictures Presentation
• 6:45 PM onwards: Poolside Party

April 15:

• 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Continental Breakfast
• 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Trade Show and Suites open
• 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Trade Show Lunch
• 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM: Roundtable Discussions on the Trade Show Floor
• 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Universal Pictures and Focus Features Presentation
• 8:30 PM – 10:15 PM: Amazon MGM Studios Presentation

April 16:

• 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Continental Breakfast
• 9:45 AM – 11:30 AM: Paramount Pictures Presentation
• 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Walt Disney Studios Presentation

More Footage From Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan is expected to appear at CinemaCon, especially with The Odyssey approaching its release. Considering this Greek epic will be taking a new leap in the realm of filmmaking, as it’s the first movie to be entirely filmed on IMAX cameras (via Variety), this would be the perfect opportunity to offer fans and theater owners more exclusive footage of one of the biggest movies of the summer.

Potential Insights on Tom Cruise’s Digger

Tom Cruise is another major name that is expected to participate in this year’s CinemaCon. Having been confined to the realm of action for nearly two decades, Cruise’s Digger from director Alejandro González Iñárritu could very possibly be his ticket to a competitive Oscar win.

Although we have been offered only a glimpse at the comedy of catastrophic proportions in the initial trailer, with WB headlining the evening of April 14, here’s hoping we’ll get a full-fledged look or even a trailer this Tuesday.

First Look at Godzilla Minus One

After the massive success of Godzilla Minus One, which nabbed an Oscar for Best Visual Effects, director Takashi Yamakazi will be making his CinemaCon debut this year.

With the Godzilla Minus Zero slated to debut on November 3 in Japan and November 6 in North America, fans will be offered an exclusive first look at the highly anticipated sequel (via Variety).

More Updates From Sony’s Spider-Man Projects

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has positioned itself as the biggest title of the summer, and there’s a good chance its box office could even rival that of Doomsday, which will release later this year. Although a trailer for the movie gave fans a good overview of what to expect from this new chapter, with Sony taking the stage on April 13, there’s a good chance we’ll be offered a lot more from the movie.

Another major title likely to make waves is Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, whose brief teaser debuted at last year’s Comic Con. Given the immense hype surrounding the third installment of one of the most acclaimed animated franchises of all time, along with the strong goodwill behind Phil Lord’s Project Hail Mary, fans can reasonably expect a meaningful update, if not a major reveal.

Disney to Pull Out the Big Guns

There is a good reason why Disney will be wrapping up this year’s CinemaCon, as they have some major titans under their belt that are bound to make a big splash upon release.

From new details on The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Toy Story 5, to a potential first look at Ryan Gosling’s Starfighter, there is plenty to look forward to. Of course, the biggest draw remains Avengers: Doomsday, with the possibility of major new details and even a first look at Doctor Doom, giving fans every reason to expect Disney to close the event on a high note.

The Elephant in the Room: WB-Paramount Merger

With the Paramount merger looming over, there’s every reason to be concerned about what this consolidation would mean for movies, especially after WB registered a historic year, thanks to Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy.

With the Paramount merger looming, there is every reason to be concerned about what this consolidation would mean for movies, especially after Warner Bros. Discovery registered a historic year, thanks to Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy.

While it remains to be seen if they acknowledge this merger this year, WB’s showcase is still one to watch out for. From potential announcements of more auteur-driven prestige titles like Diggers to more updates from James Gunn’s DC Studios, there is plenty to be excited about.

Category	Detail
When is CinemaCon 2026 happening?	It’ll commence on April 13 and conclude on April 16.
Will Christopher Nolan appear?	There’s a good chance he’ll appear and offer more footage from The Odyssey.
Will Tom Cruise appear?	With Diggers releasing later this year, Cruise is another likely contender to appear.
Will we get a glimse from Godzilla Minus Zero?	An exclusive first look at the movie will be unveiled at CinemaCon.
What to expect from Sony’s presentation?	More details regarding Brand New Day and a potential update regarding Beyond the Spider-Verse.
What to expect from Disney’s presentation?	Given how stacked their calendar is, which includes Doomsday, Toy Story 5, Starfighter, etc, hopefully, we’ll be offered some details and footage from its most anticipated titles alongside new reveals.
What to expect from WB?	With the Paramount merger looming over, there’s a chance it’ll be addressed directly at the convention. Also, given their recent track record, we might be offered more glimses at WB’s most anticipated titles, including titles from the DCU.

Although these are some possible reveals that could unfold over the course of the four-day convention, expect many more surprises along the way, as we hope the big screen experience continues to thrive.